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BT10 HJZ

2010 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,860 mi
Last recorded100,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Matiz36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 HJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 100,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,574 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,113 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 80,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil sump corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 75,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,172 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

advise exhaust ceter pipe flexi section is badley deteriorating

advise n/s/r tyre is stepping on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

advise exhaust ceter pipe flexi section is badley deteriorating

advise n/s/r tyre is stepping on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,326 miles

Front brake discs wear lipped

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight lift in front top strut mountings

Slight play in nearsdie front wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jun 2014 42,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs wear lipped

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight lift in front top strut mountings

Slight play in nearsdie front wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 32,217 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 32,217 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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BT10 HJZ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2010 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 36,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT10 HJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT10 HJZ is a 2010 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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